WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS AFRICA & INDIAN OCEAN GALA CEREMONY 2010

7 JULY 2010

This must-attend event for the region’s senior travel and tourism industry professionals will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre.  Timed to coincide with the FIFA World Cup Semi-Final, the ceremony will take place from 17h30, with the important match shown on the giant screen after the ceremony.

Celebrating its 17th anniversary, the World Travel Awards, known as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry, acknowledges and celebrates those organisations that have made the greatest contribution to the global tourism and travel industry.

Contact www.worldtravelawards.com/event45  or awards@worldtravelawards.com

JABULANI’S AT THE HYATT REGENCY JOHANNESBURG

Jabulani’s, the Hyatt Regency’s sought after sports bar and lounge, is back in action and ready to rock again! Join us any night of the week for a fun filled evening of sports viewing, along with entertainment by live bands and DJ’s – and of course not forgetting the excellent tapas and cocktails. Come and rock at the Hyatt Hotel!

SOCCER FEVER AT JOHANNESBURG ZOO

11 JUNE - 11 JULY 2010

The Johannesburg Zoo has a daily programme line-up which offers a variety of fun and exciting activities themed around the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  There’s plenty to choose from,  and photo opportunities abound.

Besides watching some of the animals playing soccer, there are plenty of interaction opportunities with others, mini soccer matches for children and the popular day, night and dinner tours.  The  Zoo is also offering full-day holiday programmes for children and for all age groups - very close encounters with lions and tigers.  Then for those of a more energetic persuasion, there’s the Zoo Trot early in the mornings to work off some excess energy!

For more info visit our website www.jhbzoo.org.za or  info@jhbzoo.org.za

Contact: Lebo  +27 11 646-2000 (ext 216)

JAMBO!.... Magical Kenya

The Kenya Tourist Board (KTB), Kenya's marketing agency is pleased to partner with Joburg Tourism Company during this historical period when Africa plays host to the World by hosting the 2010 World Cup.    
This globally-focused and exciting event will indeed go a long way in showcasing Africa at its best as the world competes on the African soil.  

We are proud to partner with South Africa, host of Fifa world cup 2010. Africa is truly endowed with a rich cultural heritage and diverse product offering and Kenya extends her warm welcome to fans after the World Cup to come and experience our unique product offerings.      

Come and experience the great wildebeest migration this June as these beasts embark on an epic journey through the Maasai Mara; the white sandy beaches, the friendliness and warmth of our people; come explore Lamu - the city where time stopped; come lay back and watch the sun setting against a vast Savannah grassland and surely you will know the true meaning of Magical Kenya.

Come experience our safari - the true and authentic African Safari and lay your eyes on the big five and different species of animals laced with breath taking scenery, flora and fauna across the country.                      
Once again a very warm Jambo and Karibu Kenya

For more information email fokeyo@kenyatourism.org or www.magicalkenya.com

SPace

11 JUNE - 11 JULY 2010

SPace, an important Pan African art exhibition, is a 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Host City Johannesburg Event.  The exhibition will run from 11 June to 11 July at Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg.  SPace has been curated by Thembinkosi Goniwe and Melissa Mboweni ,in collaboration with talented artists, writers and curators from around the African continent.  The exhibition includes paintings, photography, sculpture, mixed media and video installations.  Proudly presented by The City of Johannesburg and sponsored by Telkom, this exhibition should not be missed.

For more information go to  www.theartistsofafrica.co.za or phone +27 11 833 5624 (Ext 226 or 227)

X-HOMES JOHNNESBURG IS COMING TO SOWETO

7 – 10 July 2010

A production of the Goethe Institute and Hebbel am Ufer, this is a theatre piece that will be staged in Pimville and Kliptown.  One of the most successful and original formats in Contemporary theatre, “X Homes” transfers dramatic action from darkness in black boxes of theatre space and locates it where people spend most of their lives.

The principle is simple:  spectators buy a ticket in advance and are asked to meet at a specific place at a certain time.  From this starting point - every ten minutes over a three hour period - two spectators are sent off on a tour, leading them to seven private homes, and including the Soweto Hotel.

Bookings at Computicket. 
For more information call +27 11 442 3232

LE GRAND CIRQUE FANTAZIE

AT THE MANDELA AT JOBURG THEATRE

15 JULY – 8 AUGUST 2010

Featuring an international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from over 15 countries, this award-winning spectacle will quite simply take your breath away. LE GRAND CIRQUE FANTAZIE is perfect for the whole family, with fun and happiness written all over it. The mesmerizing show brings you beautiful costumes, dynamic lighting and some of the greatest international talent ever assembled on one stage

Book at Computicket  www.showbusiness.co.za or  contact Justine at + 27 11 877 6800

THE BOYS IN THE PHOTOGRAPH

AT THE MANDELA AT JOBURG THEATRE

18 MAY – 11 JULY 2010

WORLD FOOTBALL HOUSE

10 JUNE – 11 JULY 2010

For the first time in World Cup History, World Football House will provide the world’s leading nations and brands with a dynamic platform to showcase their products and services and to celebrate their respective commercial assets before the world’s most lucrative audience.

Exclusively positioned in the Sandton Convention Centre, World Football House will act as the world’s promotional and media hub for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  Significant business will take place as advertisers, sponsors, leading commercial brands and tourism destinations all bid for the promotional high ground – in a unique World Cup atmosphere accompanied by live 3D screenings of all the action, along with fantastic entertainment and hospitality, including appearances by the Adidas stars.

Email  info@worldfootballhouse.com, or www.worldfootballhouse.com